Floor Distribution Duct - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
RIGHT FRONT FLOOR DUCT
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.
1. On LHD models, remove the glove box bin Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
2. Disconnect the right floor duct (1) from the right side of the HVAC housing (2) and remove the duct.
LEFT FRONT FLOOR DUCT
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.
1. On RHD models, remove the glove box bin Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
2. On LHD models, disconnect the shift interlock cable (3) from the left floor duct (1) and position the cable out of the way.
3. Remove the screw (4) that secures the left floor duct to the left side of the HVAC housing (2).
4. Disconnect the left floor duct from the HVAC housing and remove the duct.
REAR FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS
1. Remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Remove the rear seat floor ducts
3. Disconnect the left rear floor distribution duct (1) and the right rear floor distribution duct (2) as required from the HVAC housing (3) and remove the duct(s).
REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS
NOTE: Right side rear floor duct shown. Left side duct similar.
1. Remove the center floor console Shifter Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the front seat from the side of the vehicle being serviced Front Seat - Removal.
3. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the rear seat floor duct (2) Carpet - Removal.
4. Remove the screw (1) and disengage the retainer that secures the rear seat floor duct to the floor support (4).
5. Disconnect the rear seat floor duct from the rear floor distribution duct (3) and remove the rear seat duct(s).